Prophet's Mosque's AI-driven medical capsules enhance healthcare

RIYADH: The Madinah Health Cluster has launched two smart medical capsules in the northern central area of the Prophet's Mosque to enhance healthcare for visitors and pilgrims, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.
The 'Tabah and Tibabah' capsules use advanced technologies and artificial intelligence to detect chronic diseases, conduct rapid tests, measure vital signs, and perform electrocardiograms.
They are linked to the Seha Virtual Hospital for specialized support, according to the SPA.
The capsules expand healthcare services, complementing existing facilities including the Al-Salam Endowment and Al-Haram hospitals.
The capsules are operated during peak times by trained medical workers and serve over 576 patients daily. They reflect the collaboration between the government and private sector.
Meanwhile, the Saudi Red Crescent Authority teams in Madinah transferred an emergency cardiac patient for treatment through their Cardiac Attacks pathway in 56 seconds.
Dr. Ahmed bin Ali Al-Zahrani, director of the authority's regional branch, explained that the Medical Transfer Center received a call via the 997 hotline about a patient in his 60s experiencing severe chest pain at the Prophet's Mosque.
An advanced care team that was dispatched performed an electrocardiogram and diagnosed an acute heart attack. This was communicated to the on-duty physician, who activated the Cardiac Attack pathway protocol.
The patient was transported to the Hayat National Hospital's cardiac catheterization lab via a special route, where the medical team was ready for immediate intervention.
Al-Zahrani said the rapid response and coordination by the emergency teams helped prevent complications and led to a successful outcome for the patient.

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